Question

name use with textbook pages 192 to 201. date what is climate, and how has it changed during earth’s history? match each term on the left with the best descriptor on the right. each descriptor may be used only once. term 1. atmosphere 2. weather 3. climate 4. global warming 5. climate change descriptor a. an increase in earths average worldwide temperature. b. the pattern of weather conditions within a region over a long time period. c. changes in weather conditions experienced by a region over a long period of time. d. the layer of gases that surrounds earth. e. the conditions of the atmosphere for a specific place at a specific time. 6. describe... 7. what... 8. if we are...

Explanation:

1. For "atmosphere", the definition is the layer of gases surrounding Earth, so match with D.
2. "Weather" refers to atmospheric conditions at a specific place and time, so match with E.
3. "Climate" is the long - term pattern of weather in a region, so match with B.
4. "Global warming" is the increase in Earth's average worldwide temperature, so match with A.
5. "Climate change" is the long - term changes in weather conditions of a region, so match with C.

Answer:

1. D. the layer of gases that surrounds Earth.
2. E. the conditions of the atmosphere for a specific place at a specific time.
3. B. the pattern of weather conditions within a region over a long time period.
4. A. an increase in Earth's average worldwide temperature.
5. C. changes in weather conditions experienced by a region over a long period of time.